Nairobi County, Kenya
Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi is a major city in Nairobi County, Kenya with about 4.4 million residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here, with member prices from $117 a night when we checked on 2026-10-09. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), about 4 km away. The most comfortable months are usually July, August and September, with average highs around 26–28°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member price from
- $117
- 1 night, 2026-11-08
- Nearest airport
- WIL · 4 km
- Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Best months
- July and August
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Nairobi
Nairobi Serena Hotel
★★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
$192 member · $211 guest
9.2
Exceptional
Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi
★★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
$117 member · $128 guest
9.0
Exceptional
Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection
★★★★★Hotels2.8 km from centre
$226 member · $248 guest
9.2
Exceptional
Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands
★★★★★Hotels3.0 km from centre
$191 member · $210 guest
10.0
Exceptional
Endel Serviced Apartments - Nairobi
★★★★Apartments2.6 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Sunway Hotel Nairobi - YOHOH
★★★Hotels1.2 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
★★Hotels3.1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Private Three-Bedroom House in Nairobi, Kenya
Apartments15 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Cozy Feels in Westlands Nairobi
Apartments1.4 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Studio Apartment Near Nairobi CBD
Apartments1.4 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Nairobi?
| 5-star | 19 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 44 |
| 3.5-star | 1 |
| 3-star | 38 |
| 2-star | 12 |
| Apartments | 146 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 67 |
| Aparthotels | 7 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 4 |
| Resorts | 1 |
| Private vacation home | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Nairobi by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| Low °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Rain mm | 39 | 29 | 64 | 114 | 73 | 25 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 53 | 81 | 65 |
Things to see
Famous places in Nairobi
National park · 11.1 km from centre
Nairobi National Park
Photo: The original uploader was Mkimemia at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
Skyscraper · 0.9 km from centre
Kenyatta International Convention Centre
Photo: Original uploader was Mkimemia at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Museum · 1.1 km from centre
Nairobi National Museum
Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0
Skyscraper · 1.1 km from centre
Times Tower
Photo: derivative work: Rotsee2 ( talk ) Nairobi_cityscape.jpg : Sam Stearman, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Nairobi
- WIL · Nairobi Wilson Airport4 km
- NBO · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport13 km
- NYK · Nanyuki Civil Airport138 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Nairobi at a glance
- Country
- Kenya
- Region
- Nairobi County
- Population
- 4,397,073 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 1,684 m
- Time zone
- Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates
- -1.283, 36.817
About
About Nairobi
Nairobi, is the capital and largest city of Kenya, located in the south-central part of the country. As of 2026, it has a population of 5.6 million and a metropolitan population of 15.95 million, making it the 8th most populous city in Africa and the 4th most populous metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article “Nairobi”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Nairobi hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Nairobi?
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How many hotels can I book in Nairobi?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Nairobi (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Nairobi?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, July, August and September usually offer the most comfortable weather in Nairobi. February is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and April is the wettest (114 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Nairobi?
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is about 4 km from the centre of Nairobi. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 13 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
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What are the most famous sights in Nairobi?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Nairobi are Nairobi National Park, Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi National Museum.
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